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Tabel 1 - Classificatie of COPD op basis van ernst.
FEV1 gemeten na toediening van bronchusverwijder
| Stadium | Kenmerken |
| I - Licht COPD |
FEV1/FVC < 70% |
| II - Matige COPD |
FEV1/FVC < 70% |
| III - Ernstige COPD |
FEV1/FVC < 70% |
| IV - Zeer ernstige COPD |
FEV1/FVC < 70% |
FEV1: één seconde waarde
FVC: vitale capaciteit
Afkomstig uit: Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease,
Global Strategy for the Diagnosis, Management and Prevention of Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease NHLBI/WHO Workshop Report. Update of the
management sections, GOLD website (www.goldcopd.com). Date
updated: 2006.